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Peryn · 11-03-2003, 10:31 AM

They definately do NOT make low end torque. Though i have heard that the 20b (3 rotor) actually does a pretty good job of it...at least much moreso than their 2 rotor counterparts. Never driven one, but it must be wierd driving a rotary with a nice high redline AND have low end torque. If this is true....i wonder where the 4 rotor made its power....

But apex seals....yeah, they do go. Most of my experience shows 100-120k more frequently than 80k, but i guess it also depends on the location. In SoCal, we're not going to have near as many cold winter morning starts, extreme weather conditions or whatnot like you will with other parts of the country. Luckily though, its a fairly cheap/easy rebuild to fix up the engine again. Not too expensive to just get a new one either.

Anyway, its nice to have a piston engine if you want a low end torque monster, but if i were ever to get a light car with a high revving engine, rotary would absolutely be the way i would go. They are a blast and a half to drive. For those who never have, i highly recommend going out and test driving the rx-8.

11-03-2003, 10:31 AM	#21 (permalink)
Peryn Junkie Location: San Diego, CA.	They definately do NOT make low end torque. Though i have heard that the 20b (3 rotor) actually does a pretty good job of it...at least much moreso than their 2 rotor counterparts. Never driven one, but it must be wierd driving a rotary with a nice high redline AND have low end torque. If this is true....i wonder where the 4 rotor made its power.... But apex seals....yeah, they do go. Most of my experience shows 100-120k more frequently than 80k, but i guess it also depends on the location. In SoCal, we're not going to have near as many cold winter morning starts, extreme weather conditions or whatnot like you will with other parts of the country. Luckily though, its a fairly cheap/easy rebuild to fix up the engine again. Not too expensive to just get a new one either. Anyway, its nice to have a piston engine if you want a low end torque monster, but if i were ever to get a light car with a high revving engine, rotary would absolutely be the way i would go. They are a blast and a half to drive. For those who never have, i highly recommend going out and test driving the rx-8. __________________ Dont cry kid, It's not your fault you suck.